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This choice sparked immediate skepticism. How does a prequel, whose plot revolves mostly around political intrigue and character development rather than traditional action scenes, qualify as an action movie? Most of Ziegler's screen time involved running, evasion, and survival—not the typical fight scenes that define action films. Her nomination was pitted against heavyweight contenders like Keanu Reeves (John Wick), Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible), and Gal Gadot (Heart of Stone), all of whom are renowned for their actual stunt work and physically demanding roles.